Chapter 137: 137. Learning Sage mode -2
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"I know you can hold it, but I can't anymore," Fukasaku said, rubbing his old waist as if a toad even had one.
Shima, who was also present, couldn't help but wonder how Fukasaku, usually the one handling the fighting, was so exhausted.
How was this boy, Naruto, still full of energy? What was the structure of his body?
"Oh, you've worked hard," Naruto said, realizing he should be considerate of the elderly toads. He reached out to support Fukasaku. "Let me take you back."
After sending Fukasaku home, Naruto politely declined Shima's offer to stay for dinner but happily accepted the packed ingredients she had prepared and returned to Konoha.
When Naruto got home, he found Minato sipping tea in the living room, while Jiraiya was busy writing a manuscript.
Minato put down his teacup and asked, "You're back, Naruto. How's the training going?"
"It's okay. I can absorb a bit of natural energy with the help of toad oil, but I can't control it properly yet," Naruto sighed. Natural energy felt like a mischievous spirit if he could just grasp it, he'd become stronger. But he wasn't quite there yet.
Minato offered comforting words, "That's how it starts. Listen carefully to Sage's teachings, and you'll succeed."
"I know. I'm ready for the long haul." Naruto understood that mastering Sage Mode wasn't easy, and using shadow clones wouldn't help speed up the process.
After all, if a shadow clone completely turned into a frog, Naruto would be doomed as well. He wasn't willing to risk that.
Only after mastering it himself would he allow the clones to assist, confident that he could control natural energy no matter the task.
Jiraiya paused his writing and glanced toward the kitchen. He quickly hid the manuscript and said, "Oh? Are you already practising Sage Mode, Naruto? It's tough, in more ways than one."
Naruto thought of Shima's energetic nature and nodded. "Yeah, tough in every way. By the way, Grandma Shima asked me to bring you both a gift."
"Tough... Could it be..." Jiraiya and Minato shared a worried glance.
"That's right, it's that!" Naruto grinned, placing two small parcels on the table. "Grandma Shima specifically prepared these for you. One for each, don't let her down!"
Jiraiya and Minato covered their mouths, a long-forgotten feeling of disgust rising as they recalled an unpleasant memory.
Then, an idea struck Jiraiya, and he coughed, suddenly looking serious. "Naruto, do you want to know how to speed up your Sage Mode training?"
"No, I just want to see how you handle eating bugs," Naruto replied, determined to change the subject. After so much training, he knew Sage Mode well enough to see through the ploy.
Jiraiya smacked the table. "It's related to bugs!"
"Huh?"
Jiraiya continued, now with exaggerated seriousness, "These insects grow in the special environment of Mount Myoboku. They feed on unique plants, so their bodies contain special energy that helps with Sage training."
Minato seemed to consider it, though he wasn't entirely convinced.
At first, Naruto thought it made sense. Then he remembered how Jiraiya once sold an egg for twenty ryo, and it started to sound more like a tall tale.
"Do you think I'll believe that? You storytellers always twist the truth, claiming you're gathering research, but you're either playing Games or avoiding writing!"
"How could you say that to me? I, the great Toad Sage, a famous novelist in the ninja world, would never lie to you!"
"You absolutely would!"
At that moment, Karin, who had been helping Kushina with the cooking, stepped out of the kitchen. "What are you all arguing about... ew, bugs!"
She swiftly threw a frying pan at the table, smashing it and squashing the bugs in the process.
Kushina and Haku rushed in after hearing Karin's shout.
Kushina surveyed the scene and, after hearing what had happened, grabbed Naruto by the ear. "Don't bring disgusting things into the house!"
"I know! It hurts!"
Jiraiya and Minato let out a sigh of relief. They were glad not to have to eat those "specialities."
Kushina then released Naruto and added, "If you really want to send them something, send it directly to their offices next time!"
"Okay!" Naruto rubbed his ear, feeling his energy return.
Jiraiya and Minato: "No!" in unison
"Alright, you three, clean up this mess!"
"Yes!" all three
Later, Kimimaro and Kakashi, who had arrived late, looked on with puzzled expressions as Naruto, Jiraiya, and Minato busily cleaned up.
Haku smiled gently. Today, too, was a day of family harmony.
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From that day on, Naruto's life became even busier and more fulfilling.
In the morning, he took advantage of Kakashi's habit of being late to do some exercises. When Kakashi finally showed up, they took on a few small tasks. As Kakashi often said, even the simplest tasks helped build teamwork.
In the afternoon, the team trained together in Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, and chakra control, all the basics that couldn't be neglected.
After two or three hours of training, Naruto would head to Mount Myoboku to practice absorbing natural energy.
Sasuke went to a remote area to train with his thunder swords, and Sakura gained practical experience at the hospital.
Meanwhile, Kakashi would find a place to relax (?), though sometimes he ended up being dragged into strange duels with Gai.
Several ordinary months passed like this. During that time, Kakashi, hoping to prove that the mishaps of previous missions were mere coincidences, picked up some C-rank missions like escorting caravans or driving away bandits.
The missions were all completed successfully. Naruto never encountered Kisame, much to his disappointment. He'd recently learned two powerful Water Release Jutsus and was eager for a rematch.
Despite Naruto's regrets, time marched on. Konoha's 61st year arrived with the clinking of glasses and the laughter of its residents.
The previous year had been unforgettable for Naruto and his team. Whether it was graduating from the academy, taking their first exams, or facing war, each event had added to the colourful tapestry of their lives.
On New Year's Day, Naruto finally used toad oil to maintain a temporary, incomplete Sage Mode, raising a two-story toad statue like Fukasaku.
Naruto squatted a few times under its weight and excitedly asked, " do you think if I do 100 squats, 100 push-ups, and run 10 kilometres every day for three years with this on my back, I'll break my limiter and become stronger than the Sage of Six Paths?"
Fukasaku:?
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